Chubb Limited (CB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
CB Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
CB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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CB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
CB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chubb Limited distributes 14.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CB has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.1% and 5-year CAGR of 4.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 4.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 98.5%, with dividends contributing 10.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,964 today.
CB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.9700 | — | 1.18% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.9700 | — | 1.24% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.9700 | — | 1.35% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.9700 | ↑ +6.6% | 1.29% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.9100 | — | 1.24% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.9100 | — | 1.30% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.9100 | — | 1.23% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.9100 | ↑ +5.8% | 1.35% | Jul 5, 2024 |
CB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $125.9B | 1.2% | 14.6% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $42.1B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable | |
| $65.2B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable | |
| $36.9B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable | |
| $56.2B | 1.8% | 10.1% | 12 | Sustainable | |
1st | $12.0B | 8.6% | 81.9% | 2 | Watch |
2nd | $22.1B | 2.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd | $24.9B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
| $13.0B | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1 | Sustainable |
CB Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.97 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $3.82 | 6.4% | 4 | $25.73 | 14.8% | 6.74x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $3.59 | 5.3% | 4 | $22.70 | 15.8% | 6.32x | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $3.41 | 3.6% | 4 | $21.80 | 15.6% | 6.39x | 2.3% |
| 2022 | $3.29 | 3.5% | 4 | $12.39 | 26.6% | 3.77x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $3.18 | 2.9% | 4 | $19.27 | 16.5% | 6.06x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $3.09 | 3.7% | 4 | $7.79 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $2.98 | 2.8% | 4 | $9.71 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $2.90 | 2.8% | 4 | $8.49 | 34.2% | 2.93x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $2.82 | 2.9% | 4 | $8.19 | 34.4% | 2.90x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CB stock.
How much dividend does CB pay per share?
Chubb Limited (CB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CB's next ex-dividend date?
CB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CB's dividend safe?
CB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.6% and FCF payout ratio of +11.0%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CB a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Chubb Limited is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.3%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CB pay dividends?
Chubb Limited pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CB five years ago would be worth approximately $19,847 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.